Firstly, no credible individual on the planet concedes that recovery is better than prevention – However, prevention is always – always better than cure. Three major demographics that must not only be considered but given highest priority in all drug policy and drug policy interpretations. This better status of prevention is so because it considers
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Here’s a sobering thought: While your average recreational substance user is busy defending their “harmless fun,” approximately 8.7 million children in the United States alone are living in households where at least one parent struggles with substance use disorder. That’s right – one in eight children under 17 are watching their childhood disappear into
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While the carefree days of childhood are supposed to be a time of joy and wonder, the harsh reality is that too many young lives are marred by abuse, neglect, and exposure to toxic substances. A sobering new study from the University of Sydney has shed light on the long-lasting mental health consequences of such
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Just when we thought we had a handle on teen substance abuse (we did NOT), along comes social media to throw a digital wrench in the works. It turns out those shiny apps on our kids’ phones aren’t just for sharing selfies and dance videos – they’re inadvertently serving as virtual gateways to drug and
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E-cigarette use among adolescents has become a widespread public health concern. Despite the known harms of nicotine exposure, there has been a lack of empirically tested interventions aimed at helping teens quit vaping. A recent randomised clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of a tailored, interactive text message program designed to promote vaping cessation among adolescents.
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The increasing popularity of zero-alcohol beverages among teenagers has raised significant concerns about the potential normalisation of alcohol consumption. A world-first Australian study, led by Leon Booth from the George Institute for Global Health and commissioned by the Cancer Council, highlights the potential risks these products pose to adolescent health and calls for stricter regulations.
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Importance Children exposed to substance use during pregnancy have increased health needs but whether these are influenced by engagement in out-of-home care is uncertain. Objective: To evaluate the association between substance use during pregnancy, out-of-home care and hospitalization utilization, and costs from birth up to age 20 years. Design, Setting, and Participants: This was a
An article from Medium examines the impact of parental drinking habits on children. It highlights that children are highly observant and can be influenced by their parents’ behaviour, including their alcohol consumption. The piece cites studies showing that children who grow up in households where drinking is frequent are more likely to develop similar habits
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College students’ drinking habits are significantly influenced by communication with their parents, a dynamic that demands urgent scrutiny. The findings underline the necessity for robust preventive measures and strict regulations. Legalising or normalising alcohol consumption on campus without addressing these parental influences is recklessly negligent. Parental Communication as a Preventive Tool: The study reveals the powerful
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